Assistant Tax Accountant

Job in Yeovil, Somerset County, BA20, England, UK

Listing for: Meridian Business Support

Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-24

Job specializations:

Accounting
Accounting & Finance, Tax Accountant
Finance & Banking
Accounting & Finance, Tax Accountant

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 16 - 16.6 GBP Hourly GBP 16.00 16.60 HOUR

We are seeking an Assistant Tax Accountant to join our Client’s Tax Team on a temporary contract through to 31st December 2026 with the possibility of extension. Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager, you will support UK and international indirect tax compliance and employer duty reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly UK and international VAT returns
Checking invoices for VAT accuracy and compliance
Performing reconciliations (including Benefits in Kind) and posting journals
Reviewing SAP reports and conducting data analysis
Supporting P11D, PAYE Settlement Agreements and STBV reporting
Assisting with general tax compliance and ad hoc duties

About You

VAT experience/exposure is essential

Experience with invoice checking, reconciliations and data analysis
Confident using Excel
SAP experience desirable
Able to use your own logic and initiative
Qualified, part-qualified, studying, or qualified by experience (AAT or ATT)
Comfortable working as part of a team in a hybrid environment

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy

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